"The Limits of Self-Defense" is a comprehensive examination of the constraints of the right to self-defense in a German-Chinese comparison. This scholarly work highlights the legal frameworks that define and limit the right to self-defense in modern legal states. The focus is on analyzing the tension between individual autonomy and social solidarity, which is reflected in the concepts of negative and positive freedom. By comparing the German and Chinese legal systems, the work elucidates different normative weights and the increasing convergence of both systems. With 379 pages, the book provides a solid foundation for students and professionals in the field of criminal law and criminology.